Real Estate News & Insights

Record Number of $1 Million-Plus Homes Sold in Texas

by Phil Hall | Jan 22, 2026

“Luxury home sales are small but powerful,” said Jennifer Wauhob, president of Texas Realtors. Continue Reading Record Number of $1 Million-Plus Homes Sold in Texas

Luxury Home Builders and Owners in $2.65 Million Settlement Over Loan Fraud Allegations

by Phil Hall | Jan 22, 2026

The DOJ noted there has been no determination of liability against the parties in the settlement. Continue Reading Luxury Home Builders and Owners in $2.65 Million Settlement Over Loan Fraud Allegations

Refinance Surge Drives Up Mortgage Applications

by Phil Hall | Dec 11, 2024

The Refinance Index enjoyed a 27% bump-up from the previous week and was 42% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Refinance Surge Drives Up Mortgage Applications

The Pierre, a Historic NYC Hotel, Reportedly Up for Sale

by Phil Hall | Dec 11, 2024

The 41-floor hotel opened in 1930 and was acquired by India’s Taj Hotels and Resorts in 2005. Continue Reading The Pierre, a Historic NYC Hotel, Reportedly Up for Sale

A. Bradley Hill to Become CEO at Mid-America Apartment Communities

by Phil Hall | Dec 11, 2024

He will succeed H. Eric Bolton Jr., who will become executive chairman. Continue Reading A. Bradley Hill to Become CEO at Mid-America Apartment Communities

A Phil Hall Op-Ed: A Tale of Two Misguided Cities

by Phil Hall | Dec 10, 2024

Editor Phil Hall questions the viability of government-fueled real estate projects in New York City and Chicago. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: A Tale of Two Misguided Cities

Foreclosure Filings Down in November

by Phil Hall | Dec 10, 2024

Lenders started the foreclosure process on 20,231 properties last month. Continue Reading Foreclosure Filings Down in November

San Diego School District Considers Plan to Build Affordable Housing for Employees

by Phil Hall | Dec 10, 2024

The new proposal stressed there was a “clear” need for more affordable housing. Continue Reading San Diego School District Considers Plan to Build Affordable Housing for Employees

Planned Industrial Park in Texas to Seek Asia-Pacific Manufacturers as Tenants

by Phil Hall | Dec 10, 2024

ASC Global stated it seeks to accommodate over 100 companies and creating over 10,000 new jobs in this industrial park. Continue Reading Planned Industrial Park in Texas to Seek Asia-Pacific Manufacturers as Tenants

Realtor.com Predicts Top Housing Markets for 2025

by Phil Hall | Dec 10, 2024

Three weeks ahead of New Year’s Eve, Realtor.com has published its forecast for the Top Housing Markets for 2025 – with all the locations based in the South and the West. The new year's top 10 housing markets, ranked in order, are: Colorado Springs, Colorado...